Job Description

CDC COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

LOCATION: ATLANTA, GA

OVERVIEW

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and the financial services industries.

The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges – together.

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make your vision a reality.

DRT is seeking a Health Communications Specialist to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist CDC leadership in developing speeches, presentations, communication materials, and briefings.
• Participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of communication and marketing plans and strategies.
• Produce communication products, tools, events/activities, and resources to engage internal and external audiences.
• Review and provide substantive and editorial feedback on fact sheets, web content, presentations, reports, manuscripts, talking points, and other communication materials designed for external and internal audiences.
• Develop content and provide review and oversight for CDC Internet and Intranet sites and social media channels.
• Respond to communication support requests from internal and external audiences.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external audiences.
• Prepare communication materials, updates, activities/events, reports, and campaign material for internal and external audiences.
• Provide training on developing success stories through key partnerships, and collaborations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to obtain government clearance

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience in Public Health Communications
• Experience in social marketing, health education/communication
• Experience with developing social media channels for public health organizations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Previous experience with CDC programs, policies, procedures, and communication activities preferred

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor or Masters in Public Health, Communications, Public Policy or related field

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Presently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DRT employees are teleworking from home and leveraging video conferencing along with other virtual productivity tools. During normal circumstances, the requirement of this position is to be onsite, however, DRT has not yet determined when employees will be required to return to their workspaces. Please be aware that at the time a date is determined, the requirement of this position will be to report to the worksite.

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